Young actress succumbed to cancer 30-year-old Malaysia-born actress Tiffany Leong died from cancer on 28 Dec. According to news reports, she was admitted to hospital on Christmas Eve after a relapse. In July 2013, the former Mediacorp artiste was diagnosed with the hereditary disease multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndrome, where the endocrine glands are overactive or cause the formation of tumours. In Tiffany’s case, the disease caused early stage liver cancer. That year, she underwent surgery and removed 60 percent of her liver. The surgery was successful, but she needed lots of rest and took a hiatus from showbiz. Early this year, Tiffany returned to filming, but was forced to stop after an infection. Here are 10 things you never knew about the strong-willed actress. 1. Her beauty queen title kickstarted her entertainment career Source In 2005, Tiffany won the 1st runner-up position in the Miss Chinese Cosmos Pageant and joined television channel Astro as a host. She later diversified into acting after her success in Malaysia as a host and model, and moved to Singapore. She appeared in local and Malaysian productions such as La Femme, Code of Honour, The Quarters, and more. In 2007, she starred in Singapore-Malaysia […]
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